What's this doing in the bike lane?

Permalink Reply by Bruce on January 16, 2019 at 11:12am

I think you should consider Bob's suggestions. By the way I have made two reports to CTA about aggressive drivers. Both times I got a response. The second time I also sent a letter because the driver ran a stop sign and nearly hit me, forcing me into the lane on the wrong side of the street. I heard back from both the regular complaint line as well as the legal office where I sent the letter to.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on January 19, 2019 at 6:49am

I agree. I find I'm a luke-warm advocate for bike lanes in general, but winter snow clearance is a major issue. The Jackson Blvd lane I take every workday is non-protected ("buffered"), and yet it is rarely plowed in the winter. This requires me to ride in the narrowed roadway, competing with the cars. I have not found reporting this condition to be effective.

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on January 22, 2019 at 8:44am

Thanks for the link to the CTA feedback page. I've submitted a report with links to the photos.

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on January 22, 2019 at 11:59am

225 N Franklin St. 311 report submitted.

9-40-060 Driving, standing or parking on bicycle paths or lanes prohibited. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane. The driver of a vehicle shall not stand or park the vehicle upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles, or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane; provided, however, the driver of a bus may stop the bus in any such lane (i) at a designated bus stop for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers, (ii) in case of an emergency; or (iii) as permitted in Section 9-48-050(d) of this Code. In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to an immediate tow and removal to a city vehicle pound or authorized garage.

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on January 23, 2019 at 1:09pm

353 N Desplaines St. 311 report submitted.

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on January 23, 2019 at 1:11pm

298 S Desplaines St.

9-40-060 Driving, standing or parking on bicycle paths or lanes prohibited. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not drive, unless entering or exiting a legal parking space, or stand, or park the vehicle upon any on-street path or lane designated by official signs or markings for the use of bicycles, or otherwise drive or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such path or lane. The driver of a vehicle shall not stand or park the vehicle upon any lane designated by pavement markings for the shared use of motor vehicles and bicycles, or place the vehicle in such a manner as to impede bicycle traffic on such lane; provided, however, the driver of a bus may stop the bus in any such lane (i) at a designated bus stop for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers, (ii) in case of an emergency; or (iii) as permitted in Section 9-48-050(d) of this Code. In addition to the fine provided in Section 9-4-025 of this Code, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to an immediate tow and removal to a city vehicle pound or authorized garage.

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Permalink Reply by Argonne69 on January 23, 2019 at 1:14pm

324 S Desplaines St. 311 report submitted. There is legal parking in front of this fire station 8 feet to the left of the bike lane. Absolutely no reason why he has to be in the bike lane.